English - Bachelor of Arts

University of Guelph

Canada, Guelph

University Rank:#504

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,433 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

English - Bachelor of Arts

About

You will discover that the English program is more than just reading books! It helps you understand people better through popular stories, modern poems, ideas and tales from around the world. Uncover how stories from the past shape today’s world and help us learn important lessons from books, movies and media.

In class, you will develop skills like understanding different cultures, being aware of social issues, and connecting with others emotionally. You will become great at reading critically, analyzing texts and communicating your ideas clearly. Plus, you will learn how to do research and write effectively. It is all about exploring new worlds through words!

Read about the Human Experience

Explore stories that cover friendships, romance, survival, social justice, hope, loneliness and more. Dive into different times and perspectives to understand what it means to be human.

Enhance Your Writing Skills

Learn how to craft compelling stories, develop characters, and connect emotionally with your readers. Become a skilled writer by adding a Creative Writing minor.

Expand Your Written Cultural Knowledge

Join lively discussions and lectures exploring genres and styles from around the world and throughout history. Build your understanding of global cultures and perspectives through exciting seminars.

To see all courses offered in the English program, visit our Academic Calendar.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants from Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen must present the National Secondary School Education/Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with very good/excellent results overall and in appropriate subjects.

Students from Kuwait should present the Shahad-al-thanawia-al-a-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with excellent results and those from UAE, the Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma). See UAE for more details. Documents must be official and come from the school, Ministry or the appropriate Cultural Bureau.

English Program Requirements

Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP): Successful completion of the University of Guelph’s Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) (levels 9 and 10) is also considered an acceptable form of testing for English proficiency.

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.

Canadian Academic English (CAEL): Paper and Computer-based: Language Assessment Minimum overall band score of 70.

Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.

International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS - Academic): Paper and Computer-based: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum overall score of 60 with no score less than 60 in the individual components.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): For both internet-based and home-edition tests: Minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21. Effective January 21, 2026: Minimum overall score of 4.5.

Career

Graduates of the English program can embark on exciting career paths where their skills in communication, critical thinking and creativity are highly valued. If you are passionate about education, you could become a teacher and inspire the next generation. You can also find roles in public relations, editing, publishing, and even digital media, adapting your skills to various industries. Regardless of your career path, the skills and experience derived from the English program will prepare you for the future. Graduates can go on to Master in English or earn a PhD in Literary Studies.

Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:

Advertising copywriter
English teacher
Publisher/editor
Content/Social Media Manager
Librarian
Technical Writer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

32,433 / year

English - Bachelor of Arts

University of Guelph

Canada, Guelph

Go to Official Website